Breaking News: 6.6 million U.S. workers joined the jobless rolls last week. The announcement came as the Fed said it could pump up to $2.3 trillion into the economy.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS 6.6 million U.S. workers joined the jobless rolls last week. The announcement came as the Fed said it could pump up to $2.3 trillion into the economy. Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:38 AM EST With astonishing swiftness, the coronavirus pandemic has shut down both longstanding and new businesses, leaving veteran workers and recent hires in nearly every type of industry without a paycheck. In just three weeks, more than 16 million workers have lost their jobs — more losses than the most recent recession produced over two years. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018